Procurement Professional

3 days ago


Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Coles Procurement team, responsible for supporting Category Managers with procurement activities and contributing to the development of strategic sourcing and contracting strategies.

About Us

Coles Group is a leading Australian retailer, trusted by communities since 1914. As a top 30-listed ASX company, we employ over 115,000 team members across various brands. Our diverse business requires expertise in reducing cost and risk across our supply base, making this a dynamic and rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support Category Managers with analytical reporting, strategic sourcing, SRM, contract performance management, and other procurement activities.
  • Execute and maintain Ariba, Wave, and Salesforce activity to ensure accuracy and currency of information.
  • Maintain the Initiative Tracker, Contract Repository, and Initiative Folders to track benefits and support endorsement and approval processes.
  • Conduct TCO, should-cost, commodities management, benchmarking, and analysis to inform supplier and spend category management decisions.
  • Support RFx process as directed by Category Managers.
About You

To succeed in this role, you will have strong commercial acumen, possibly gained in large commercial/FMCG/Retail enterprises. Your value chain management knowledge and ability to look beyond savings via efficiency and quality benefits available through technology will be essential.

You will also possess:

  • A related tertiary qualification, ideally in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Law, or Property categories.
  • Competence in Ariba, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and e-procurement tools/systems.
  • Demonstrated understanding of basic Australian contract law as it relates to purchasing and supplying goods and services.
  • Skills or enthusiasm to learn Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models that incorporate all cost dimensions and risk analysis elements.
What's In It For You?
  • Flexible working options: enjoy a positive work-life balance and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Office perks: benefit from gym facilities, fitness classes, free parking, BBQ areas, mini-Coles supermarkets, fooderie hubs, school holiday programs, and more.
  • Discounts: eligible team members receive 5% discounts on supermarket and liquor purchases year-round, with additional double discount periods and exclusive hot deals.
  • Reward through recognition: give and receive recognition linked to Coles values through our digital platform, redeemable for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards.
  • Opportunities for learning and development: discover career development programs and job-specific training to satisfy your aspirations.
  • Paid parental leave: support balancing work and family life with paid parental leave for permanent team members.
  • Investment in your future: participate in our annual team member share plan offer for regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.


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